Zeppole di San Giuseppe

Zeppole di San Giuseppe are delightful Italian cream-filled pastries traditionally enjoyed during the feast of St. Joseph. These light and airy doughnuts are topped with powdered sugar and a rich pastry cream, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.

Ingredients

• water - 120 ml
• unsalted butter - 50 g
• all-purpose flour - 70 g
• eggs - 2 large
• sugar - 30 g
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• vegetable oil - for frying
• powdered sugar - for dusting
• pastry cream - 150 g

Steps

1. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Once boiling, remove from heat and add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3. Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C (350°F).
5. Using a spoon or piping bag, drop small balls of dough into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Remove zeppole and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. Once cooled, fill each zeppola with pastry cream using a piping bag.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a source of energy due to carbohydrates.
• Contains essential nutrients from eggs and dairy in the pastry cream.

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